ECABL Game Summaries

Wynne pitches Orioles past Nationals, 5-1

Travis Wynne pitched a complete and gave up one earned run, and Brandon Cherry drove in two runs to lead the Orioles to a 5-1 win over the Nationals Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Travis Wynne held the Nationals to no more than one hit in any inning for the first six innings of the game.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Travis Wynne pitched seven innings, giving up six hits and one earned run. He struck out three and walked three. Brandon Cherry went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Dennis Malone went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Noble Effort: Heath Henson went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Jesse Kenefic and Jack Wu each went 1-for-2. Roland Fielder held the Orioles to two runs over six innings, but surrendered three runs in the top of the seventh inning.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improved to 12-1. The Nationals fall to 7-7.

Padres come from behind to secure, 5-5, tie with Dodgers

Dom Byrnes drove in four runs as the Padres came from behind to tie the Dodgers, 5-5, before the time limit was reached Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Pitchers allowed runners on base, but managed to get out of jams. Patrick Manzo allowed the bases loaded with one out in the third inning, but was able to strike the next two batters out to end the threat.

Padres MVPs: Dom Byrnes went 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a run scored. Kevin Johnson went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Tomas Hernandez and Kelby Brooks each went 2-for-4. Johnny Price went 1-for-2. Patrick Manzo pitched a complete game, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. He struck out six and walked three.

Dodgers MVPs:  Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Jayson Melendez went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Doug Amerson, Jimmie Lee and Brandon Braxton each went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: Johnny Price was intentionally walked with a runner on second and an open first base with one out in the bottom of the seventh. He was never more proud, despite being stranded on base.

Orioles jump out early, get 8-6 win over Dodgers

Travis Wynne pitched a complete game and Randy Mason drove in two runs as the Orioles topped the Dodgers, 8-6, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles jumped out to a 5-0 lead after two innings, and they coasted to a win as Travis Wynne held the Dodgers to seven hits while tossing a complete game.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Trey Bennett

Game MVPs: Matt Wilyonson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Geoff McLawhorn and Randy Mason each went 1-for-3.

Noble Effort: Trey Bennett went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Mark Buchanan went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-2 with two runs scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improved to 10-1. The Dodgers fall to 4-7.

Nationals get walk-off win, 9-7, over Padres

Geoff McLawhorn singled in Todd Hawkins with the winning run as the Nationals took a 9-7, walk-off, time-shortened win over the Padres Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Padres scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning. Threatening to score more with the bases loaded and two outs, Matt Curtis came on in relief and got a ground ball out to end the threat.

Winning pitcher: Matt Curtis

Losing pitcher: Patrick Manzo

Game MVPs: Roland Fielder went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Matt Curtis went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Noble Effort: Noah Caroon went 1-for-1 with two runs scored. Patrick Manzo went 2-for-2 with one run scored. Dom Byrnes went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals 7-5. The Padres fall to 2-9. The game ended after five innings due to the time limit.

Orioles walk off with two runs in 6-5 win over Nationals

Randy Mason singled in the tying run and scored the winning run on Kevin Vanzandt's two-out ground ball to second base that resulted in an error, giving the Orioles a 6-5 win over the Nationals Monday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Down 5-1 and being held to one hit on the night going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Orioles began the comeback, scoring three runs in the sixth and two runs in the seventh.

Winning pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Kevin Vanzandt pitched a complete game, giving up five hits and five unearned runs. He struck out five and walked one. Vanzandt and Randy Mason each went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Noble Effort: Ervin Jones went 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Heath Henson went 1-for-4 with two runs scored. Roland Fielder had a one-hit shutout through four innings.

Miscellaneous Notes: The game was originally scheduled for May 13, but was postponed by rain.

Week 11 | 5.7.2025

10-run first inning dooms Padres in 18-4 loss to Orioles

Six walks and six hits in the first inning led to 10 Orioles runs, and the Orioles coasted to an 18-4 win over the Padres Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles jumped out to a 10-run lead in the first inning and an 18-1 lead in the second inning, while Travis Wynne and Matt Wilyonson held the Padres to six hits and three earned runs.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Tim Terreault

Game MVPs: Matt Wilyonson went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Randy Mason went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and one runs scored. Travis Wynne went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.

Noble Effort: Kevin Johnson pitched two innings, giving up no hits and no runs. Dom Byrnes went 1-for-1 with two RBI. Mike Arico went 1-for-1. Adam Berger, Rick Castro, Johnny Price and Kelby Brooks each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 7-1. The Padres fall to 2-8.

Week 11 | 5.6.2025

Nationals hold off Dodgers, win 8-7

The Nationals scored four runs in the fourth inning on two hits, two walks and a batter hit by pitch, and they held on for an 8-7 win over the Dodgers Tuesday at Heath field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Nationals left only six runners on base, and the Dodgers left 13. They left he bases loaded twice, and the tying run on third and go-ahead run on first in the top of the seventh inning.

Winning pitcher: Roland Fielder

Losing pitcher: Shawn Ryan

Game MVPs: Jesse Kenefic went 2-or-3 with two runs scored. Todd Hawkins went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Matt Curtis and Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2. Roland Fielder picked up the win, going four innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. He struck out four and walked three.  

Noble Effort: Jayson Melendez went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run scored. Shawn Ryan went 2-for-4 with three runs scored. Trey Bennett went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Teddy Cardenas went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 6-4. The Dodgers fall to 4-6.

Week 10 | 4.30.2025

Curtis leads Nationals from tight game to 15-5
rout over Padres

Matt Curtis drove in three runs and struck out seven over four innings as the Nationals routed the Padres, 15-5, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the Padres leading 3-0 after three innings, the Nationals put four runs on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth inning. Roland Fielder walked, Scott Shaffer singled and Matt Curtis doubled to drive in a run. Two errors and a ground out later, the Nationals had the lead.

Winning pitcher: Matt Curtis

Losing pitcher: Tim Terreault

Game MVPs: Matt Curtis went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He also pitched four innings, giving up four hits and three unearned runs. He struck out seven and walked none. Ervin Jones went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Richard D'Elia went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Scott Shaffer went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.  

Noble Effort: Gene Shackley went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Patrick Manzo went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Dom Byrnes and Rick Castro each went 1-for-3. Tim Terreault pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and one earned run. He struck out 10 and walked five. Roland Fielder gets mentioned for having a big heart.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 4-4. The Padres fall to 2-6. Defense was not a strong aspect of the game. Of the 15 runs scored by the two teams, only five of them were earned runs.

Week 9 | 4.22.2025

Amerson's five RBIs leads Dodgers over Padres

Doug Amerson went 4-for-4 and drove in five runs to lead the Dodgers to a 14-7 win over the Padres Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Doug Amerson's two-run single in the second inning gave the Dodgers their first lead of the game. His two-run single in the fifth inning put the game on ice.

Winning pitcher: Jimmie Lee

Losing pitcher: Rick Castro

Game MVPs: Doug Amerson went 4-for-4 with five RBIs and one run scored. Trey Bennett went 1-for-2 with three runs scored. Jimmie Lee went 1-for-2 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Casey Ginter and Patrick Williams each went 1-for-3.  

Noble Effort: Mike Arico went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Kelby Brooks went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Dom Byrnes went 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Rick Castro went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 4-4. The Padres fall to 2-5.

Orioles pound Nationals, win 14-2

Denver Nixon held the Nationals to six hits and two runs, and Randy Mason drove in three runs to lead the Orioles to a 14-2 win over the Nationals Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Denver Nixon held the Nationals to six hits while walking just two. He struck out six.

Winning pitcher: Denver Nixon

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Randy Mason went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Lewis Skerry went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Dennis Malone went 1-for-5 and scored five runs.  

Noble Effort: Ervin Jones went 2-for-3. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2. Kevin Johnson went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. 

Miscellaneous Notes: The game was originally scheduled for April 16, but was postponed.

Week 8 | 5.22.2025   Originally schedule for 4.15.2025

8-run second inning propels Orioles to 19-5 win over Padres

Randy Mason and Geoff McLawhorn each drove in three runs, and Denver Nixon pitched a complete game to lead the Orioles to a 19-5 win over the Padres Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles took advantage of seven walks, five errors and 16 hits to score 19 runs, with the big blow being an eight-run second inning.

Winning pitcher: Denver Nixon

Losing pitcher: Kevin Johnson

Game MVPs: Ramdy Mason went 3-for-5 with three RBIS and one run scored. Geoff McLawhorn went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Denver Nixon went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Alberto Sosa went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI.  

Noble Effort: Tomas Hernandez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Kevin Johnson went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Noah Caroon went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: The game was originally slated for April 15, but was postponed.

Week 8 | 4.16.2025

4-run sixth leads Nationals to 9-6 win over Dodgers

Ervin Jones and Jesse Kenefic each drove in two runs, and Jones and Matt Curtis held the Dodgers to three earned runs as the Nationals topped the Dodgers, 9-6, Wednesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Ervin Jones' two-run double highlighted a four-run sixth inning, when the Nationals rallied from one run down to take a three run lead.

Winning pitcher: Ervin Jones

Losing pitcher: Jayson Melendez

Game MVPs: Jesse Kenefic went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 2-for-2 with a run scored. Rick Castro went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Scott Shaffer and Jack Wu each went 1-for-2.  

Noble Effort: Trey Bennett went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Braxton went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Doug Amerson went 1-for-2 wit an RBI. Patrick Williams went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 3-4. The Dodgers fall to 3-4.

Week 7 | 4.10.2025

Dodgers top Padres, 14-3

Shaky pitching and fielding, and a few timely hits helped the Orioles build a huge lead after two innings, and the Orioles went on to win, 13-10, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles used six walks, three batters hit by pitch, three errors and six hits to score 13 runs in the first two innings.

Winning pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Losing pitcher: Trey Bennett

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Matt Wilyonson went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Kevin Vanzandt went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Joe Bracamonte went 1-for-2 with three RBIs and a run scored.  

Noble Effort: Jayson Melendez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He also pitched three scoreless innings. Mark Buchanan went 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Trey Bennett went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 5-1. The Dodgers fall to 3-2.

Nationals take makeup game, 8-5, over Padres

Roland Fielder pitched a complete game, and the Nationals topped the Padres, 8-5, despite being out-hit, 10-6, Thursday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Nationals scored four unearned runs in the fourth inning on a walk, a hit batter, two errors and an RBI-double by Derek Sechrist to take a 7-5 lead.

Winning pitcher: Roland Fielder

Losing pitcher: Patrick Manzo

Game MVPs: Roland Fielder pitched seven innings, giving up 10 hits and five earned runs. He struck out four and walked seven. He also scored three runs. Matt Curtis went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Ervin Jones went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Derek Sechrist went 2-for-4 with an RBI.  

Noble Effort: Adam Berger and Gene Shakley each went 2-for-3. Dom Byrnes went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Kelby Brooks went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Tomas Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Patrick Manzo pitched a complete game, giving up six hits and four earned runs.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Padres out-hit the Nationals, 10-6, but a few defensive lapses led to four unearned runs. The game was originally scheduled for April 8, but was postponed due to rain.

Week 6 | 4.2.2025

Dodgers top Padres, 14-3

Patrick Williams drove in three runs, and three Dodgers pitchers held the Padres to two hits as the Dodgers beat the Padres, 14-3, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: A nine-run second inning, capped off by a two-run single by Casey Ginter propelled the Dodgers to the win.

Winning pitcher: Jimmie Lee

Losing pitcher: Danny Nunez

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Braxton and Jimmie Lee each went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Trey Bennett and Casey Ginter each went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.  

Noble Effort: Dom Byrnes went 1-for-1. Mike Arico went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 2-1. The Padres fall to 1-3.

Week 6 | 4.1.2025

Nationals hand Orioles first loss of season with 9-4 win

Ervin Jones went 3-for-3 and drove in three runs, and Roland Fielder held the Orioles to four runs over six innings as the Nationals handed the Orioles their first loss of the season, 9-5, Tuesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles dug a four-run hole in the first inning and were never able to climb out of it, and Roland Fielder held the Orioles hitless into the third inning, giving up eight hits on the night.

Winning pitcher: Roland Fielder

Losing pitcher: Geoff McLawhorn

Game MVPs: Ervin Jones went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Roland Fielder went 2-for-3 with three runs scored. He pitched all six innings, giving up eight hits and four earned runs. He struck out five and walked four. Matt Curtis went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Jesse Kenefic went 1-for-2. Nick Hoffman went 1-for-3 with a run scored. 

Noble Effort: Brandon Cherry went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Bobby McLawhorn went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Randy Mason went 1-for-2. Travis Wynne went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 2-3. The Orioles fall to 4-1.

Week 5 | 3.26.2025

Nixon drives in three to keep Orioles undefeated

Denver Nixon has three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Orioles to a 10-6 win over the Padres, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the Orioles leading 4-1, Brandon Cherry doubled in two runs and later scored to put the game out of reach.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Randy Mason went 3-for-3 with a run scored. Geoff McLawhorn went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Travis Wynne pitched a complete game, giving up 12 hits and five earned runs. He struck out nine and walked two.

Noble Effort: Noah Caroon went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Mike Arico went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 4-0. The Padres fall to 1-3.

Week 5 | 3.25.2025

Bennett, Williams leads Dodgers to 8-2 win over Nationals

Trey Bennet held the Nationals to one hit and one run over six innings, and Doug Amerson and Mark Buchanan each drove in two runs as the Dodgers beat the Nationals, 8-2, Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Despite walking five, Trey Bennet allowed only one hit over six innings to keep the Nationals' offense in check.

Winning pitcher: Trey Bennett

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Rob Fravor went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Mark Buchanan went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Tyler Leaser went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 1-1. The Nationals fall to 1-3.

Week 4 | 3.19.2025

Henson leads Nationals to first win, beat Padres, 10-5

Heath Henson held the Padres to four runs over seven innings and drove in three runs to lead the Nationals to a 10-7 win Wednesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Roland Fielder, Heath Henson and Jesse Kenefic each had RBI-singles in a four-run third inning to stake the Nationals to a 4-1 early lead.

Winning pitcher: Heath Henson

Losing pitcher: Danny Nunez

Game MVPs: Heath Henson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He pitched seveni innings, giving up eight hits and four earned runs. He struck out four and walked four. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Todd Hawkins went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Jack Wu went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Kelby Brooks went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Mike Arico went 2-for-3. Danny Nunez went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Paul Mannella, Dom Byrnes and Joe Bracamonte each went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 1-2. The Padres fall to 1-2.

4-run 1st inning leads to Orioles' 5-1 win over Dodgers

Matt Wilyonson and Bryan Farquhar held the Dodgers to six hits and one run over seven innings as the Orioles topped the Dodgers, 5-1 Monday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, one run already in and no outs, Bryan Farquhar came on in relief and got the next three batters to end the threat.

Winning pitcher: Matt Wilyonson

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Bryan Farquhar pitched four innings, giving up four runs, two hits and no runs. He struck out three and walked one. Matt Wilyonson went 2-for-3 with a run scored. He pitched three innings, giving up one run while earning the win. Lewis Skerry went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Randy Mason went 1-for-2 with two RBIs.

Noble Effort: Mark Buchanan went 2-for-4. Teddy Cardenas went 1-for-1. Rob Fravor went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers stranded 10 runners on base. 

Week 3 | 3.12.2025

Orioles stay unbeaten, top Nationals, 17-7

Bryan Farquhar drove in five runs and Geoff McLawhorn scored four runs as the Orioles topped the Nationals, 17-7, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles took an early lead, but allowed the Nationals to get back into it with five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. But five consecutive singles in the fifth inning led to six Orioles runs to seal the win.

Winning pitcher: Denver Nixon

Losing pitcher: Jack Wu

Game MVPs: Bryan Farquhar went 3-for-5 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Geoff McLawhorn went 3-for-5 with four runs scored and two RBIs. Johnny Tripp, Denver Nixon, Brandon Cherry and Alberto Sosa each had two hits.

Noble Effort: Scott Shaffer went 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Jack Wu went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 3-0 on the season. The Nationals fall to 0-2. Prior to the game, the Nationals received their 2024 championship medals.

Padres come back to beat Dodgers, 10-8

The Padres scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to earn a come-from-behind 10-8 win over the Dodgers Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: After taking a 7-5 lead in the fourth inning, the Dodgers surrendered several walks and hits in the fifth inning, leading to five runs.

Winning pitcher: Mike Arico

Losing pitcher: Mark Buchanan

Game MVPs: Mike Arico went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. David Hackney went 2-for-3. Justin Honda went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Kelby Brooks went 1-for-1 with two runs scored and an RBI. Tomas Hernandez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: Shamelessly, the ol' hidden ball trick worked twice during the game -- once for each team.

Dodgers prevent comeback, beat Nationals, 8-6

Patrick Williams doubled and tripled and scored two runs to lead the Dodgers to an 8-6 win over the Nationals Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: After the Nationals rallied to tie the score at 5 after three innings, the Dodgers scored three in the fourth inning, keyed by Patrick Williams RBI-triple.

Winning pitcher: Doug Amerson

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Casey Ginter went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Brandon Braxton went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Jesse Kenefic went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Jack Wu and Joe Bracamonte went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 3-1 on the season. The Nationals fall to 2-4.

Week 2 | 3.4.2025

Orioles come from behind to beat Padres, 14-9

A late surge in the fifth and sixth innings scored seven runs and helped the Orioles come from behind to beat the Padres, 14-9, Tuesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Three consecutive singles in the fifth inning by Bryan Farquhar, Matt Wilyonson and Geoff McLawhorn drove in five runs to help the Orioles to the win.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Mike Arico

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored. But ask him to describe those hits. Randy Mason went 3-for-4, Travis Wynne went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Joe Bracamonte went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Noah Caroon went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Danny Nunez went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Rick Castro went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 2-0 on the season. The Padres fall to 1-1.

Week 1 | 2.26.2025

Orioles pound out 16 hits, use big inning to top Dodgers, 14-3

Denver Nixon and Randy Mason drove in three runs and Johnny Tripp drove in two as the Orioles began the season with a 14-3 mercy rule win over the Dodgers Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Johnny Tripp and Travis Wynne each had two-run doubles in a six-run second inning. The Orioles coasted to the win from there.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Matt Wilyonson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Randy Mason went 2-for4 with three RBIs. Travis Wynne pitched three innings, giving up four hits and one run while picking up the win.

Noble Effort: Jayson Melendez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Teddy Cardenas went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Doug Amerson and Andre Perez each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: Prior to the game, several Orioles were honored for accomplishments last season. Brandon Cherry was presented with the league's MVP award. Randy Mason was presented with the Silver Slugger award. Kevin Vanzandt, who was not at the game, earned the Cy Young award.

Week 1 | 2.25.2025

Padres open season with comeback win over Nationals

Noah Caroon and Mike Arico each had two-run singles in the fifth inning to lead the Padres to a season-opening, comeback, 9-8 win over the defending champion Nationals Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Padres used six hits and four walks to score seven runs to overcome a 6-2 Nationals lead in the fifth inning.

Winning pitcher: Rick Castro

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Noah Caroon went 1-for-1 with a run scored and two RBI. Justin Honda went 1-for-1 with two runs scored and an RBI. Alex Ventura went 1-for-1 with a run scored. Dom Byrnes return after a two season layoff to go 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Noble Effort: Heath Henson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He also pitched three shutout innings. Matt Curtis went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Padres are 1-0. The Nationals fall to 0-1.